French President Emmanuel Macron is suing U.S. political commentator Candace Owens over a false claim about France’s First Lady. What does this lawsuit mean for the line between free speech and defamation in the age of content creators with massive platforms?

In today’s Ask 2 Lawyers, we break down the new Macron v. Owens case, what makes this lawsuit so unique, and whether we’re entering a new era of legal battles between traditional power and independent voices. Is the legal system starting to push back against influencer commentary?

We’ll also explore:

- The difference between opinion and defamation - How international lawsuits like this even work - What this means for creators everywhere

Join us and bring your questions, we're going global.

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We’re back with more updates in the Blake Lively v. Justin Baldoni legal battle. This time, we’re unpacking three major developments:

- Subpoenas to content creators: what do they mean for privacy and free speech? We’ll walk you through the law, the ethics, and what this means for everyone, from YouTubers to journalists. - Good news for Jed Wallace as Lively’s separate case against him is dismissed. - Why Lively’s deposition keeps getting pushed: a closer look at how the deposition process actually works. As trust and estate litigators, we know depositions inside and out.

We’ll walk you through the law, the ethics, and what this means for everyone, from YouTubers to journalists.

Real lawyers. Real cases. Real-time reactions.

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We’re back with a major update in the ongoing legal saga: Justin Baldoni has filed a motion to compel regarding the Vanzan lawsuit—a central and controversial part of the larger fight with Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds.

What’s this motion about? Why is Baldoni pushing to enforce discovery here? And how does this play into the broader case strategy?

We also take a moment to catch up on the current state of the lawsuit after a whirlwind of filings, amicus briefs, and rulings. What’s changed since last week—and what should we all be watching for next?

Join the Jury Pool as real lawyers break down the moves behind the headlines.

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The dust is settling… so what comes next?

We’re joined again by employment attorney Ron Zambrano to take stock of the aftermath of Judge Liman’s sweeping order, which dismissed most of Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit.

What does this mean for Baldoni’s case moving forward? What’s the strategy now on both sides and how might the legal teams regroup after this big development?

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Read some of Ron's accomplishments below: - $4.25M verdict against Soulja Boy - The harassment case by the dancers against Lizzo: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lizzo-dancers-weight-shamed-pressured-touch-nude-performer-lawsuit-rcna95161 - The harassment case by the photographer against Megan the Stallion: https://www.vibe.com/news/entertainment/photographer-megan-thee-stallion-throwing-tv-remote-head-1234968738/ - The wrongful termination and disability discrimination case by the live-in handyman against Kanye from his Malibu home: https://fortune.com/2023/09/18/kanye-west-lawsuit-employee-tony-saxon/

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A legal fight is brewing over the $275 million estate of music legend Jimmy Buffett. His widow is suing to remove the co-trustee—an accountant—raising questions about trust administration, fiduciary duty, and what happens when massive estates are in dispute.

As trust and estate litigators, this is right in our wheelhouse. We’ll break down:

- Why a widow might sue a co-trustee - What it means when an estate is worth hundreds of millions - The legal standards for removing a trustee - And what this might signal about future litigation in celebrity estates

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We’re joined by two incredible guests—Lauren from Court of Random Opinion and Omar aka The Titled Lawyer—as we break down Judge Liman’s sweeping order that dismissed much of Justin Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit.

We’re breaking down what led to this sweeping order, what’s left of Baldoni’s case (including the sexual harassment allegations), and where he could go from here legally.

We're trust and estate litigators diving deep into headline-making cases—offering legal analysis in plain English. Subscribe for real lawyer takes, real time reactions, and to be part of our Jury Pool.

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We’re back on the Lively v. Baldoni lawsuit—but this time, we’re playing a bit of devil’s advocate.

No matter how wild the facts may look from the outside, Blake Lively still deserves fair process under the law. In this live, we explain what California’s Civil Code Section 47.1 was meant to do, why it's such a big deal in this case, and how it intersects with fundamental due process rights—even for controversial parties.

We're not ignoring the claims or the public perception. We're asking: What does fair process really mean, and how should it apply in a defamation lawsuit like this?

We also walk through some hypothetical examples to show where these protections can help—or go too far.

Real lawyers. Real analysis. And always—your voice in the Jury Pool.

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Emotional damages might be off the table in the Lively v. Baldoni case — so what now?

We’re back to talk about what losing emotional damages really means for this lawsuit, and whether Blake Lively’s claims still hold weight. The Jury Pool (that’s YOU) had some incredibly sharp insights in the comments, and we’re giving credit where credit’s due.

We’ll also reference California’s jury instructions (CACI) to break down how these damages usually work and what this shift could mean for the trial ahead.

Join us for real lawyer analysis, smart audience discussion, and more legal drama.

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